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🚀 Exciting opportunity for textile & plastics industries! 🌍 We invite you to the 4th International Conference on Circular Economy for Textiles & Plastics on November 19-20, 2024 in Ostend! After successful editions in Bruges (2018), online (2020), and Gent (2022), this time the discussion moves to the Belgian coastline  🏖️ As part of this event, the Enterprise Europe Network Flanders is organising an international B2B matchmaking event. This is your chance to: ✅ connect with companies, researchers, and organizations across Europe ✅ build new business and research collaborations ✅ access the latest technologies and explore new business channels Simply create an online profile and pre-arrange your B2B meetings to maximise your time and opportunities. Don't miss this chance to grow your network and expand your horizons! 👉 Register until 20 November 2024 https://lnkd.in/dteUxjZQ #circulareconomy #textiles #plastics #B2B #networking #innovation #Up2Circ #sustainability #EENCanHelp

We’re thrilled to extend a special invitation to our partners and collaborators: Synermont , PROSERVATION, IWT - Italian Wind Technologies Srl, Reach Incubator, UALOH, INDRESMAT®, DatenBerg GmbH, DeFoodExchange, Felfil srl, Euc Inovação Portugal, RESISTEX, Agreenet, MR Media, toern, Ruralis.com, Alhomna Systems, Point One Business Incubator, Azuvia, BIOTTONIA NATURALCARE S.L., Be Energy, Hey Wox, LED Luks - Lighting solutions, JUNKLE.IT, revoltech, Studio Belize, Planet of the Grapes, R-TEDDY and Sinergy Flow. 🎉 📢 Financial support is only part of our support. Excited to learn more about the importance of circular supply chains? For organizations today, adopting circular economy strategies is not just about sustainability; it's a key driver for competitive advantage and long-term profitability. 🌍💼 The circular supply chain plays a vital role in this transition, focusing on resource optimization, material reuse, and waste reduction. By closing the life cycle of products, this approach promotes efficient and sustainable management. That’s why Up2Circ warmly invites you to join our upcoming Interactive Session! 💡 📅 Date: 24 October 2024 🕛 Time: 10am-12pm 🖥 Platform: Zoom ✏ Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dDTyc6GU Let’s shape a more sustainable future together! 🌱♻️ Hashtag#circulareconomy Hashtag#circularsupplychains Hashtag#DPP Hashtag#up2circ

Exciting news! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that 47 SMEs from 13 EU countries have been awarded grants in Up2Circ First Open Call to advance their circular economy projects. 🌍✨ These projects span areas like waste management, sustainable packaging, renewable materials, and more. We can't wait to show you the results of these projects. Congrats to all the selected SMEs!👏 Synermont PROSERVATION IWT - Italian Wind Technologies Srl Reach Incubator UALOH INDRESMAT® DatenBerg GmbH DeFoodExchange Felfil srl Euc Inovação Portugal RESISTEX Agreenet MR Media toern Ruralis.com Alhomna Systems Point One ČZU Azuvia BIOTTONIA NATURALCARE S.L. Be Energy Hey Wox LED Luks - Lighting solutions JUNKLE revoltech Studio Belize Planet of the Grapes R-TEDDY Sinergy Flow Check out the full list of projects for more details 👉https://lnkd.in/di3Tmf54 #Up2Circ #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Innovation #grants

📢 Are you interested in learning about the importance of circular supply chains? For organisations, adopting circular economy strategies to transition to more environmentally friendly and sustainable practices has become an imminent requirement, not only to align with the global sustainable development agenda, but also as a source of competitive advantage and long-term profitability. The circular supply chain emerges as a fundamental pillar within the circular economy concept. By focusing on the optimisation of resources, the reuse of materials and the reduction of waste, this approach seeks to close the life cycle of products, promoting more efficient and sustainable management. That's why Up2Circ cordially invite you to the upcoming Interactive Session! 📅 Date: 24 October 2024 🕛 Time: 10am-12pm 🖥 Platform: Zoom ✏ Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dDTyc6GU #circulareconomy #circularsupplychains #DPP #up2circ

Exciting opportunities await at Sustainable Industry Week ❗ Are you passionate about sustainable materials or interested in greener #manufacturing solutions ❓ Want to explore innovative ways to reduce plastic waste or share your own breakthroughs ❓ Join the international B2B matchmaking event hosted by Enterprise Europe Network - ZENIT GmbH on November 13-14 in #Cologne. Meet key exhibitors, attend insightful conferences, and connect with potential cooperation partners to drive sustainable change together 👉 https://lnkd.in/dxHjed5j 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 ♻️ 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 Explore a new range of sustainable materials that are made from natural resources, have a lower carbon footprint, and are easier to recycle than traditional materials. ♻️ 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐬 Sustainable Chemicals Conference & Expo is the largest, free to attend trade fair and conference for renewable and circular chemical products and production solutions. ♻️ 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 Gain high-quality insights to help you make your products better for the planet and lower the environmental impact of your manufacturing. Achieve your next sustainability targets – fewer resources, zero waste, lower carbon emissions. ♻️ 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 The must attend event for any company looking to reduce their plastic footprint and hit their plastic waste targets. Find the latest plastic free products, alternative materials, and recycling solutions. ⏰13-14 November 2024 📍 Cologne (Germany) ℹ️ ZENIT GmbH Registrations 👉 https://lnkd.in/dMKsUWwE Benno Weissner Andrea Dohle Agnieszka Kamińska-Świat Sabrina Wodrich Silke Schleiff Tim Zebahl Alexander Eickhoff Tim Schüürmann #Up2Circ #EENCanHelp #sustainability #circulareconomy #b2b

Are you seeing more companies starting their journey towards a circular economy, but noticing that progress still feels slow? One key challenge might be the misalignment between sustainability and innovation management within organisations. If you're curious about how other SMEs are tackling this and want to explore ways to accelerate the transition, we'd love your input. Take part in the survey conducted by the University of Antwerp, department Product Development and Made Design & Innovation 👉https://lnkd.in/dg5FcGM6 The objective of this study is to investigate how innovation and sustainability is framed, strategised, and acted on in the context of the transition to the circular economy. 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲, 𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐚 Go Forest 🌳 #Up2Circ #circulareconomy #innovation

🌍 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨 𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗴𝗲: 𝗔 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆!🌱 On July 25, 2024, the European Union took a monumental step with the implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D). This groundbreaking legislation mandates that all trade involving the EU must adhere to stringent environmental and societal standards. 🔍 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 ? ➡𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Companies must now demonstrate that their operations and supply chains are sustainable and ethical. ➡𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Ensuring products are deforestation-free through traceability. ➡𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿: Mandatory human rights due diligence. ➡𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: All environmental claims must be verifiable and credible. This directive signifies the end of the Industrial Age, characterized by unchecked growth and unsustainable practices. It ushers in a new era where sustainability and human rights are at the forefront of global trade. 📈 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: ♻𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Clear and accurate information on environmental and social practices. ♻𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: Encouraging more sustainable and responsible practices. ♻𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: The EU sets a global standard for sustainability, human rights, and corporate responsibility. 🔗 Read the full article on Forbes : https://lnkd.in/e8eyGdwH #Sustainability #CorporateResponsibility #EU #EnvironmentalLeadership #HumanRights #GreenEconomy

🌍 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆! 🌱 Transitioning to a circular economy can be challenging, but understanding the common mindset traps can make all the difference. This insightful article from Forbes explores the pitfalls businesses often encounter and offers practical advice on how to avoid them. 📈💡 👉 Read the full #article here : https://lnkd.in/gUiCr5US In the journey towards sustainability, many businesses are adopting circular economy principles. However, the transition isn’t always smooth. This article delves into the common mindset traps that can hinder progress and provides actionable strategies to overcome them. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, these insights are invaluable for steering your organization towards a more sustainable future. #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #BusinessInnovation #ForbesInsights

🌟 Are you struggling with implementing change in your enterprise? 🌟 In today's fast-paced world, embracing change is crucial. Whether driven by economic success, ecological considerations, or staying competitive, integrating change is essential. This also applies to transformation processes towards a circular economy. That's why Up2Circ cordially invites you to the upcoming Interactive Session! 🔹 Meet our expert 🔹 Join Isabell Crone, an expert in business transformation, on 24 September 2024, from 10am to 12.30pm on Zoom. Gain valuable insights on what to consider in change processes, discuss real-world challenges, and collaborate on solutions for transformation towards circular economy. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from those who've mastered change and exchange strategies for success. 📅 Date: 24 September 2024 🕙 Time: 10am-12.30pm 💻 Platform: Zoom Register here: https://shorturl.at/yL9Hp #ChangeManagement #CircularEconomy #BusinessTransformation #SustainableBusiness #Up2Circ

📽♻𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 : 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗘’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ?   Planned obsolescence, poor quality or simple accidents are just some of the reasons why products break and are thrown away, often to be immediately replaced by new products that will know the same fate.   As explained in this episode of 'The Road to Green' by Euronews, the European Commission has introduced the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) to extend the lifetime of products and make sustainable products the norm. The Regulation will also ensure consumers can make informed and sustainable purchases.     👉Discover the video : https://lnkd.in/gUKnUpC5   #Green #EU #Ecodesign #Sustainable #Products #Regulation #Circular #Circularity #Sustainability